The Society brings together occupational safety specialists, managers at different organisational levels, occupational physicians, researchers, university lecturers, students and representatives of other professions, as well as organisations from a wide range of sectors. LES promotes the application of evidence-based ergonomic solutions for healthier, safer and more productive working and business environments.
LES brings together science, professional expertise and practical experience to make ergonomics knowledge applicable in the everyday work of organisations.
We promote scientific and applied research in physical, cognitive and organisational ergonomics.
We provide consultancy, conduct ergonomic risk assessments and help organisations set practical improvement priorities.
We educate employees, managers and occupational safety specialists in healthy and effective working practices.
We support the development of the ergonomist profession and Certified European Ergonomist expertise in Latvia.
We bring together professionals, researchers, universities, companies and public-sector organisations.
We participate in international professional ergonomics networks and promote the exchange of knowledge and experience.
Twenty years of developing ergonomics research, professional expertise and practical solutions in Latvia.
A professional society is established to advance ergonomics research and practice in Latvia.
LES gains scientific institution status and becomes an IEA member society.
LES joins the Federation of European Ergonomics Societies. Latvia in the FEES members list.
LES holds its first international conference, “Contemporary Ergonomics and Business”, in Riga.
LES joins the European professional certification system for ergonomists. Latvia in the CREE partner network.
LES hosts representatives of the European professional certification body for ergonomists in Riga.
LES expands its cooperation with Latvian companies in workplace assessment, employee training and the development of practical solutions.
LES and the University of Latvia host CREE Council representatives in Riga. CREE meeting information.
LES continues to develop training, consultancy, ergonomics audits, scientific cooperation and the implementation of practical solutions.
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